On a Peaceful Sunday Morning...
Our story begins in 1964. That's when the word began to spread about potentially tearing down an old stone farmhouse located on the corner of Washington Avenue and Sycamore Street, also known as the headquarters of George Washington after his decisive victory at the battle of Trenton. In the summer of 1965, those words unfortunately came true and it was demolished to build a gas station... yes, a gas station.
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Incorporated in 1964, the NHA is dedicated to the preservation and celebration of Newtown's historical heritage.
Visit this new exhibit and learn about Newtown's past through carefully chosen artifacts from our archives, many that were never before displayed.
Take a self-guided tour through the history of Newtown. 38 wayside markers feature sites from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries.
Upcoming Events
Historic Walking Tour Of Newtown
September 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Come join us for a Friday evening guided stroll through the beautiful and architecturally-rich streets of historic Newtown Borough. A “good will” donation of $5.00 would be appreciated.
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“The Life and Times of Captain Daniel Bray: From Waterman to Militia (1741 to 1840)” presented by Daniel McAuliffe
September 21, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
During our September general meeting at the historic Court Inn, Captain Daniel Bray’s life comes alive in a first-person program tracing his journey from farmer and Delaware River waterman to militia leader, including his role securing boats for Washington’s 1776 crossing. The narrator is Daniel Nurmi McAuliffe.
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Tavern Trivia Night
September 25, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Grab your team and join us for Tavern Trivia Night at the historic Half-Moon Inn, with drinks, snacks, friendly competition, great prizes, and questions covering pop culture, history, sports, music, movies, and more. This is a ticketed event.
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The Edward Hicks Room
The Newtown Historic Association invites you back in time to experience the life of Newtown's most famous artist, Edward Hicks. The Edward Hicks Room displays many of the treasures owned by Hicks during his lifetime. These items include a double-faced swinging sign portraying William Penn's Treaty with the Indians and Penn's Landing at Chester in 1844...learn more
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We invite you to sign up to stay informed of upcoming events, educational programs and community activities. Most are held in our historic Half-moon Inn, a tavern in the early days of Newtown, and are open to the public.
Join the celebration of our past and help ensure the preservation of our future.